Porch fire in South Peoria causes $2,000 in damage

PEORIA — A fire in an enclosed back porch caused about $2,000 in damage to a vacant home in South Peoria on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters with the Peoria Fire Department were called to 2718 W. Garden St., shortly after 10:15 a.m. on a report of a house fire. When they arrived, they saw light smoke coming from the side and rear of the house. The fire was extinguished within minutes and confined to the porch. The rest of the house was searched for possible occupants. None were found.

The house was ventilated and a board up crew was requested. An investigator was called to the scene as arson is suspected.

There were no injuries and the fire remains under investigation.

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